The Lost Kittens (Detective Dog)
Detective Dog Series
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What’s inside...
Cat has lost her kittens. She is very upset. Can Detective Dog solve the mystery? Detective Dog is at green band 5 of the Start Reading programme.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
35 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Detective Dog felt when he found the lost kittens?
Why is it important to help others who are lost or in trouble?
How did the kittens feel when they were lost and then found?
What would you do if you found a lost animal?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone? How did that make you feel?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the feelings of the characters by asking them to imagine themselves in the same situations.
Highlight the themes of empathy and helpfulness by discussing similar situations in your child’s experiences.
Use expressive questions to delve deeper into your child’s thoughts and feelings about the story.
Praise thoughtful responses to instill a sense of confidence and empathy in your child.
Relate the story to real-life scenarios to help your child connect with the book’s message on a personal level.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: In 'The Lost Kittens (Detective Dog)', the characters work together to solve the mystery of the missing kittens, demonstrating the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by collaborating with classmates on school projects or working together with siblings or friends during playtimes.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The protagonist, Detective Dog, uses critical thinking and deductive reasoning to find clues and solve the case, teaching children effective problem-solving strategies.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to approach challenges in their daily lives, such as puzzles or conflicts with peers, with a methodical problem-solving attitude.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Caring for pets and looking after the kittens in the story underlines the theme of responsibility throughout the book.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to take care of their belongings, complete their homework on time, or help in household chores, understanding that their actions have consequences and contribute to the welfare of others.
Example Lesson: Empathy and kindness
Explanation: Detective Dog shows compassion towards the lost kittens and their owners, illustrating the values of empathy and kindness.
Real-World Application: Children can practice empathy by understanding and respecting the feelings of classmates and family members, and by being kind to animals and people in need.